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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates with quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
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Paul Zeise Live: Can Steelers take advantage of Eagles' Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown discord?

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Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news, with a specific focus on the Steelers' NFL Week 15 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Is coach Mike Tomlin's team catching the cross-state rival at the right time amid perceived turmoil between star wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts? Are the Eagles' struggles passing something T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defense can take advantage of? And how will Russell Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Mike Williams, Calvin Austin III and the Steelers passing game manage against a good Eagles secondary without George Pickens?

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